Location & Surroundings
Dankarsani is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 469 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kazaure, 21 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 430 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 88 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 49' 58" N, 8° 26' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 469 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 970 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:54
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dankarsani
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dankarsani, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.7 to 37.8 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 658 W/m2.
Temperature
27.7 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
25 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 27.7 | 2.1 | 54 | 35 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.8 | 6.6 | 71 | 18 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 658.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.0 | 3.2 | 78 | 19 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 425.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.2 | 3.4 | 82 | 22 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.1 | 2.7 | 113 | 28 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.2 | 3.9 | 109 | 17 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 669.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.8 | 2.1 | 106 | 19 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 427.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.3 | 2.2 | 250 | 25 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.4 | 2.9 | 229 | 56 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.7 | 1.9 | 20 | 16 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 629.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.2 | 0.5 | 112 | 18 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 378.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.0 | 3.0 | 304 | 26 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.4 | 4.2 | 264 | 46 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dankarsani?
Now 27.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.7 to 37.8 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 658 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Dankarsani today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Dankarsani?
Local time is 15:54. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dankarsani?
Dankarsani is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dankarsani?
DEM 469 m.
Where is Dankarsani located?
It is at 12.83283, 8.43479 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dankarsani in?
It is in Nigeria.